Veterans who were exposed to burn pits and developed cancer will learn next month if the VA will make it easier for them to get disability benefits.
What Are Burn Pits?
Open-air burn pits are areas the military uses to dispose of garbage and other materials including toxins.
How Does the VA Rate Breast Cancer?
The VA disability rating for active breast cancer is 100%. This article explores the potential connections between breast cancer and military service.
Does the VA Service Connect for Pharynx Cancer or Other Throat Injuries?
If a veteran develops pharynx cancer, it is not easy to connect it to military service, but it is possible. Hiring a VA benefits lawyer will help you strengthen your case.
Asbestosis and other Asbestos-Related VA Disabilities Besides Mesothelioma
Asbestos and lung cancer (mesothelioma) are well known, but did you know you can get VA disability for other conditions linked to asbestos?
How Hyperparathyroidism or a Thyroidectomy Caused Long Ago Still Gets a VA Rating
Hyperparathyroidism is a condition that can show up years after your service. Requiring a thyroidectomy is another type of condition. See if you can get a VA rating for these long onset conditions.